Communication Satellites Reel One 1962

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GV. Satellites being uncovered. GV. Rocket being fired. Diagram explaining the way a Communication Satellite would work.

(Dupe.)

Data

Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
86687
Sort Number:
UN 3623 E
Time in/Out:
01:11:45:00 / 01:12:08:00
Canister:
UN 3623 E
Film ID:
3048.10
Issue Date:
1962

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